One Roman Street - 2000 Years of Shops published by UChicago Press reposted by Ruth Paget

The University of Chicago Press has published a book about one street in Rome and its shops over 2,000 years of history.

History buffs might enjoy this look into ancient Roman history described in On the Street of Hidden Shops by Elizabeth Rodini.

More information about the book and purchase details follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_promo/1a1d51b93db4f537

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

+5% Enrollment for CSUMB reposted by Ruth Paget

CSU - Monterey Bay has experience positive growth in enrollment for the third straight year.

The growth in enrollment for this year is 5% according to the following media release from the university:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/1a1d2513aed32179

Good news for the region!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

Fruit Salad with Homemade Ricotta Cheese Keeps Stomachs Full by Ruth Paget

 I was watching TikTok chef Giovanni Siracusa make ricotta cheese utterly fascinated with the thought of using it to top off a simple winter salad made up of bananas, apples, oranges, and rehydrated raisins to boost the immune system.

Siracusa adds lemon juice to warmed milk with lemon juice and adds salt.  Then, he scoops out the solids with a strainer.  The solids are freshly made ricotta cheese.  

I have posted a link to Siracusa’s video below:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPL79vNFD/

If you do not want to make ricotta cheese, you can use yogurt or cottage cheese as well.

Bon appetit!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

Fioli Gardens Holiday Cheer is Here reposted by Ruth Paget

Fioli Gardens outside San Francisco, California has organized a lovely Celtic inspired holiday show for 2026.

More information about this event and ticket purchase details follow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/mu/mp/465/#cv/priority/%5Esmartlabel_personal/1a1d2271b528113c

Happy Holidays!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

French Leek-Potato Soup Made and Filmed by Florence Paget reposted by Ruth Paget

Warm French Leek and Potato Soup for Winter Made and Filmed by Florence Paget reposted by Ruth Paget

My daughter Florence Paget made warm French leek and potato soup for winter and filmed herself doing it.

The following TikTok video captures the soup making process with narration:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTPhA5Yhg/

This soup tastes great with toasted or day-old baguette bread.

When it is cold, this soup is vichyssoise.  I prefer the cold version of this soup in summer.

Bon Appetit!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

UChicago-Taiwan Exchange Program Gives Researchers from many Field Multiple Ways to Approach Research reposted by Ruth Paget

The cultural differences that researchers from the University of Chicago and Taiwan hold strengthen research skills for both groups by bringing multiple methods to forming hypotheses and problem solving as part of their UChicago exchange program experience.

Researchers crossed the ocean in both directions as part of this experience.

The UChicago-Taiwan 2026 Exchange Program activity report follows from UChicago News:

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/taiwan-and-chicago-students-say-yes-unfamiliar?mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGlb8kyvXIEh0jGeooLCXn_T_akznRJNWU9yxGd6HdUb3F0KChFK4HTt3lko9sQ0nlfq0bbXCzrg5YcOikncKHyMvC-_yYVp35W8J0q9Z2MVmW6qRU

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Zgermany + 5 other Kindle books

STEM Conference for Girls is November 14, 2026 in Salinas, California

 The Monterey County Weekly Online Calendar lists a STEM Conference for Girls at Hartnell College in Salinas, California on November 14, 2026.

This event is free, but requires registration.

Event information and registration details follow:

https://www.montereycountynow.com/events/?utm_content=community-007&utm_source=Monterey+County+Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=7514ccbfac-EMAIL_CALENDAR_2026-0108_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4ac1058259-424991269#/details/eyh-stem-conference-career-fair-for-girls-in-grades-510/20258438/2026-11-14T09

Have fun!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French armchair travel and culture games

-writer of 2100+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs